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Microsafe paint with Biomaster effective against SARS-COV-2
Microsafe, the antimicrobial commercial-grade paint developed by Hanford & Green, is now proven to help reduce SARS-COV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, on painted surfaces. Read more
VAUDE selects bio-based plastic from Evonik
VESTAMID Terra can be used in a variety of industries and applications, from plastic buckles to toothbrush bristles. Read more
The Snetor Group becomes ASCENDs official distributor for PA range
The Snetor Group, a distributor of plastic raw materials in several regions of the world (Europe, Africa, Latin America), continues its development in the European market and reinforces its expertise in engineering plastics. Read more
ExxonMobil Introduces New Step-Change in Performance for Blow Moulded Bottles and Containers
ExxonMobil has developed a new Paxon HDPE grade, SP5504, which offers a paradigm shift in the properties normally associated with the currently available unimodal HDPE resins. Read more
Solvay to supply composite and adhesive technologies as well as technical support to Vertical Aerospace
Solvay will provide access to its extensive composite and adhesive qualified product portfolio and specialised technical and application support both at Solvay’s European Application Centers and at Vertical Aerospace’s office in Bristol, UK. Read more
Asda introduces trolley handles and in-store surfaces with antimicrobial coating
Addmaster Biomaster antimicrobial technology is proven to provide effective product surface protection against a wide range of harmful microbes and has successfully been tested to ISO standards against SARS-COV-2. Read more
Jaguar Land Rover’s advanced lightweight composites to drive future of EVs
Jaguar Land Rover has announced it is preparing for future electric vehicles with advanced lightweight composite research that will help deliver increased range, greater performance and a more dynamic drive. Read more
Addmaster Biomaster antimicrobial technology used for aircrafts successfully tested against SARS-CoV-2
Laboratory testing to ISO 18184 protocols using MGRSafeWall and real aircraft cabin products has demonstrated efficacy of 96.8 per cent against SARS-CoV-2. Read more
Solvay expands range of specialty polymers to Biesterfeld and Albis’ distribution portfolio
Solvay will expand the distribution in the EMEA region (excluding Italy) of its Solef PVDF and Halar ECTFE specialty polymers through Biesterfeld Plastic and Ixef PARA via Albis, effective April 1, 2021. Read more
Biomaster collaborates on the first fully antimicrobial phone
Biomaster technology inhibits the growth of microbes on the phone surface offering protection for the lifetime of the unit. Read more

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Cooper Standard deploys lab informatics platform to synchronize R&D
Discover how the Cooper Standard materials team is now able to quickly access and share data on raw materials, recipes, and experiment history in a connected workspace supported by Uncountable. Read more here.